2026 Prayer Guide

WHO

Recognize who God is. Acknowledge His power and ability. Consider the Omnis: He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and he’s able to be everywhere all at once.

WHY

Recognize our need for Him - that we don’t know everything, that we can’t control the world around us, and that we only see from one perspective.

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A diagram with three overlapping circles labeled WHO, WHY, and PRAY, with PRAY in the center overlapping WHO and WHY.

  • Take time to simply sit in silence before God

  • Praise God for who He is, particularly His goodness and faithfulness

  • Bring your request to God, recognizing that He knows you already

  • Submit yourself to God knowing that He is good regardless of the situation

“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!"

The 2026 York Alliance Family of Churches Prayer Guide is a way that we can, together, approach the throne of grace in the power of the Spirit at work in us. These prayers, taken directly from the Scriptures, give us short but effective ways to pray into the three themes that we sense God has placed before us for this year.


Many thanks to Ty King for developing these prayers!

  • Father I ask in Jesus' Name that the nations of the earth would be blessed through our community of faith. Expand our territory I pray, and may we be part of increased global Gospel-witness. Galatians 3:8-9

    Father give us 'God-sized' dreams for the ministries that You wish to accomplish through us. Forgive our lack of faith and embolden us to be risk-takers for the sake of Your kingdom! Hebrews 11:1,6.

    Father I ask in Jesus' Name that You give us fresh understanding of the authority that we have because of the blood of the Lord Jesus and His finished work on the cross. May we as Your people walk as 'more than conquerors' and used for kingdom purposes in tearing down strongholds and everything that sets itself up against you. Ephesians 6:10; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

    May the resurrection power of the Lord Jesus Christ be lived-out in us and through us I pray - empowering us with fresh faith and boldness to take kingdom-risks. Ephesians 1:18-20

    I ask Father that You fulfill every act of those in our community of faith that is prompted by faith (increase our faith Lord!) and encourage us all this day to keep in step with the Holy Spirit. (pray for those you know by name). 2 Thessalonians 1:11; Galatians 5:2

    Thank You Father that all things have been placed under the authority and feet of Jesus! Therefore as those who are in Christ, may we put off fear and timidity and live-out the Gospel with greater confidence and joy. Ephesians 1:22; 2 Timothy 1:7

    Because we have put our hope in You O Lord - the living God who is the Savior of all men - may we labor and strive together that many might come to know Jesus. May Your Word be shared through us. Father, give us spiritual harvest I pray - many spiritual sons and daughters! Acts 4:12

  • Father I ask that You build this house - we do not want to labor in vain! In Your good pleasure, may York Alliance, Mosaic, Spring Grove and Stewartstown prosper. May many be led to Jesus and Your love spread throughout York County (and beyond), through our lives. May Your favor rest upon us Lord. Establish the work of our hands Psalm 127:1; Psalm 51:18; Psalm 90:17

    Keep us from turning away from You Father. May we be steadfast. Revive us and restore us. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit. Make Your face shine on us, that the world may know that we are Yours. Psalm 81:18-19

    I pray for our children and young people Father and ask You to strengthen them to stand firm in their faith and make a difference for Your kingdom. Protect them from the evil one and may they follow You all the days of their lives. John 17:15

    Lord Jesus help us to abide in You that we as Your people might bear spiritual fruit that will last and by doing so, show that we are truly Your disciples. Take us beyond convenience and comfort and give us a fresh joyful determination to be part of building-up our community of faith. John 15:5-8

    Father I pray for pre-Christian friends, co-workers, family members, who are connected to the York Family of Churches and ask that You open doors for next-level gospel conversations that allow us to give the reason for the hope that we have. (Pray for the pre-Christian people in your life by name .... ) 1 Peter 3:15

    May we as an entire faith community, not grow weary in doing good within the relationships represented among us (pray for those you know by name and for specific situations):

    • Strengthen parents to persevere in raising godly children.

    • Strengthen husbands and wives to guard their covenant.

    • Strengthen those who are single among us to find true community.

    • Strengthen our mature saints, that they might continue to proclaim

    Your great and mighty acts among us with joy, and finish well. Galatians 6:9; Proverbs 22:6; Malachi 2:16; Psalm 71:17-18

    Remind us continually Lord, to find our strength in You alone. May our hearts be determined to follow You consistently, to pilgrimage with You through every situation of life until we see Your face! Psalm 84:5-7

    I ask that all that we do as a faith community be an expression of faith and love. May our lives be marked by great endurance that is inspired by our hope in Jesus Christ. Strengthen us Lord (strengthen me) with hope through the Holy Spirit that we might not grow weary, but see the harvest come in (pray for others in our faith community, by name ... )

  • As a community of faith, may we increasingly be those who bless with our mouths, who seek and pursue peace with one another. May we love as brothers and sisters and be compassionate and humble towards one another. 1 Peter 3:8-12

    May those in our community of faith who are hard pressed on every side, be encouraged by Your Spirit to stand firm. Strengthen them I pray. (Pray for those you know of by name who are experiencing trials ... ) For those among us who are experiencing trials of all kinds, I ask that you strengthen us by the Holy Spirit to be strong and courageous. May fear and discouragement disappear and a fresh realization of Your nearness in the midst of our adversities, overwhelm us! Joshua 1:9

    Today Lord I pray for my brothers and sisters in Christ that they would be strengthened deep within their very being, with power from the Holy Spirit, to live like Jesus. Ephesians 3:16

    May we as Your people Father be built up in love, each of us doing our part as the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:13,16). Raise up teachers, greeters and ushers, administrators, Community Group leaders - pour out the giftings of the Spirit I pray! May every need be met!

    I ask Father that You fulfill every act of those in our community of faith that is prompted by faith (increase our faith Lord!) and encourage us all this day to keep in step with the Holy Spirit. (pray for those you know by name). 2 Thessalonians 1:11; Galatians 5:2

    Regardless of difficulties and trials, I ask Father that You strengthen us so that we will not fear. Instead, may our confidence in You and who You are, increase and be evident in the way we live-out our faith in front of those who do not yet know You. Psalm 27:3 (Pause and pray for those you know, by name, who are going through difficulties ... )

    Remind us continually Lord, to find our strength in You alone. May our hearts be determined to follow You consistently, to 'pilgrimage' with You through every situation of life until we see Your face! Psalm 84:5-7 Revive and restore every faltering heart. I pray for my brothers and sisters who are 'wandering' in their faith journey, who are weary or confused or have somehow lost their way. Restore the joy of their salvation to them I pray! Call them back. Psalm 80: 18-19; 51:12

    Today Lord I pray for my brothers and sisters in Christ that they would be strengthened deep within their very being, with power from the Holy Spirit, to live like Jesus. Ephesians 3:16